Blackwood Crematorium was completed in 2021 for the Westerleigh Group. The project consisted of the construction of a new single-storey Crematorium Building, and associated works; and was developed in partnership with our client the Westerleigh Group and Rhomco Consulting, SLR Consulting, QED Engineering & The Richards Partnership. Blackwood Crematorium is our second project with the Westerleigh Group, with Encon having previously completed Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardens in Evesham in 2019. 

Blackwood Crematorium main works included: Highways 278 Works on the existing A4048 Carriageway including new Access & Egress to the Site; Site Clearance Works; Construction of Crematorium and Chapel Building, including associated Offices and Ancillary Areas; Floral Tribute Area; Memorial Garden Areas; Public and Staff Car Park Facilities; Associated Mains Storm & Foul Water Drainage Installations including Balancing Pond; Associated Mains In-coming Services; External Soft & Hard Landscaping; and External Lighting.

The Westerleigh Group has been building and managing Crematoria for 25 years and are responsible for a group of 34 locations across Great Britain. Westerleigh have established a reputation for creating beautifully landscaped, high quality and peaceful facilities with service to the bereaved at their heart. Westerleigh currently offer standards of exceptional care in beautiful settings at Langstone Vale Crematorium, Llanelli Crematorium and Aberystwyth Crematorium. All Westerleigh Crematoria play an active part in the local community and strive to help and support the bereaved at this most difficult time.